488-0725-01.tif

Orders (copy), Acting Governor Mead, Mr. Alexander's, Jefferson County, to Captain Davidson, Jefferson Troop of Horse, selecting Davidson as an officer particularly attached to the executive, ordering him to search woods back of Burr's boats for arms, authorizing him to dislodge boats, telling him to keep an eye on "suspected persons," directing him to give message to Colonel Tyler, advising him to arm with best weapons he can procure, ordering him to keep the troop "imbodied" and available for service, directing him to prevent communication with Burr, authorizing him to arrange for provisions, permitting him to call on other officers for aid and to use express when necessary.

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  • Doc Number: 725
  • Administration: Thomas Hill Williams, Acting and Cowles Mead, Acting
  • Date(s): 1807-01-19
  • Description: Orders (copy), Acting Governor Mead, Mr. Alexander's, Jefferson County, to Captain Davidson, Jefferson Troop of Horse, selecting Davidson as an officer particularly attached to the executive, ordering him to search woods back of Burr's boats for arms, authorizing him to dislodge boats, telling him to keep an eye on "suspected persons," directing him to give message to Colonel Tyler, advising him to arm with best weapons he can procure, ordering him to keep the troop "imbodied" and available for service, directing him to prevent communication with Burr, authorizing him to arrange for provisions, permitting him to call on other officers for aid and to use express when necessary.
  • Call Number: Series 0488
  • Filename: 488-0725-01.tif